Last Updated on 03/08/2024 by Mike Waldron
Fontainebleau Oasis Pool Deck vs. Venetian, Palazzo, Resorts World, Wynn and Encore pool decks. See how Fontainebleau stacks up against its most likely competitors.
Pool Access
| Fontainebleau | Access will be complimentary for registered Fontainebleau guests and for non-guest with a paid reserved seating reservation. Other non-guests will be able to gain access by purchasing a pool Day Pass, if space permits. |
| Wynn/Encore | Access is complimentary for Wynn and Encore registered guests. Non-guests can gain access with the purchase of a reserved seating options, subject to availability and at a higher cost than registered guests. |
| Resorts World, Venetian, Palazzo | Access is restricted to registered hotel guests only. Daybed and cabana rentals are also restricted to hotel guests only. |
Pool Season
| Fontainebleau | The Oasis Pool Deck is now open for the 2024 pool season. |
| Resorts World, | Resorts World has 2 pools in operation until March 14. On March 15 all pools are scheduled to be in operation. |
| Encore/Wynn | Usually the Encore pool deck is closed during the cooler months. Encore guests are asked to access the Wynn’s Tower Pool. These hotels are scheduled to slowly increase the number of available pools, with full operation expected by mid-April. |
| Venetian/Palazzo | Pool season at the Venetian/Palazzo has begun. Currently the Venezia pool is still closed. |
Encore Beach Club Pool Map
Pool Hours
| Fontainebleau | Oasis Pool Deck hours are 9:00am 5:00pm |
| Resorts World | Hours vary by season and range from 9:00am – 4:00 pm during the Winter and 8:00am – 8:00pm during peak Summer season. |
| Wynn/Encore | Hours vary by season. Winter hours at the Wynn are 10:00am – 4:00pm while peak Summer hours at the Wynn and Encore are 9:00am – 6:00pm. |
| Venetian/Palazzo | Hours vary by season, but range from 10:00am – 4:00pm during December through February to 8:00am – 8:00pm during May through September. |
Resorts World Pool Deck Map
Pool Deck Size
Each highlighted link below will take you to a dedicated post I have recently written with detailed information on each specific pool deck.
| Fontainebleau Pool Deck | 6 acres |
| Resorts World Pool Deck | 5.5 acres |
| Venetian/Palazzo Pool Deck | 5 acres |
| Wynn Pool Deck | 3.5 acres |
| Encore Pool Deck | 1.5 acres |
Number of Pools
| Fontainebleau | 6 pools plus LIV Beach |
| Resorts World | 5 pools plus Ayu Day Club |
| Palazzo/Venetian | 8 pools plus Tao Beach |
| Wynn | 4 pools |
| Encore | 2 pools plus Encore Day Club |
Palazzo Pool Deck Map
Family Friendly Features
| Fontainebleau | Bleautopia- Yard games area with activities including croquet. Not necessarily family specific. |
| Resorts World | Family Pool with expansive “splash pool”. Bimini pool area has yard games including “corn hole”. |
| Venetian | There is a children’s “splash pad”. |
| Wynn,Encore,Palazzo | No specific pool area for children. |
Adult Only Pool Areas
| Fontainebleau | LIV Beach Day Club |
| Resorts World | Athena Infinity Ultra Pool – Ayu Day Club |
| Venetian/Palazzo | Aquatic Club – Tao Beach Day Club |
| Wynn | Sunset Pool (topless optional) |
| Encore | Euro Pool (topless optional) – Encore Day Club – Encore Day Club at Night |
Venetian Pool Deck Map
On Property Day Club
| Fontainebleau | LIV Beach Day Club – Theme: French Riviera. |
| Resorts World | Ayu Day Club – Theme: Southeast Asia’s idyllic islands. |
| Palazzo | Tao Beach Club – Theme: Asian-inspired tropical oasis. |
| Encore | Encore Beach Club – Theme: No specific theme, but upscale and chic. |
| Venetian | Tao Beach Day Club located by Palazzo pool deck. |
| Wynn | Encore Day Club located bt Wynn Pool Deck. |
Ayu Day Club Reserved Seating
Poolside Food and Beverage Options
| Fontainebleau | Bleau Isle Bar, La Côte, FB Slim’s- Miami’s La Côte Menu |
| Resorts World | Agave Bar & Grill Menu, Bimini Bar, VIP Bar, Bites Snack Bar |
| Venetian/Palazzo | Capri Poolside Restaurant & Bar Menu, Spritz Restaurant & Bar |
| Wynn | Tableau, Terrace Point Cafe, Jardin. Menu link for all 3 restaurants |
| Encore | Tableau, Terrace Point Cafe, Jardin |
Outside Food and Beverages
Outside food and drinks are prohibited all 6 pool decks.
Ayu Day Club Pool Deck Map
Lounger, Cabana and Daybed Rentals
| Fontainebleau | Daybeds and cabanas are available to rent. All options come with a 100% rental fee with no minimum spend attached. |
| Resorts World | Chairs, loungers, daybeds, cabanas and bungalows are available. All options have a rental fee and a food and beverage minimum spend attached. |
| Venetian | Loungers, daybeds and cabanas are available. Loungers have a 100% rental fee with no minimum spend attached. Daybeds have no rental fee but a 100% food and beverage minimum spend. Cabanas have both a rental fee and a minimum spend attached. |
| Palazzo | Loungers, cabanas and premium cabanas are available. Loungers have a 100% rental fee with no food and beverage minimum attached. Cabanas and premium cabanas are priced with both a rental fee and minimum spend attached. |
| Wynn | Loungers, lily pads, and various cabanas are available. All options come with a 100% rental fee with no minimum spend attached. |
| Encore | Loungers and cabanas are available to rent. All options come with a 100% rental fee with no minimum spend attached. |
Tao Beach Reserved Seating
Heated Pools
All resorts have heated pools.
Hot Tubs
| Fontainebleau | There are 3 hot tubs located on the pool deck. |
| Resorts World | 1 located by the Bimini Bar. |
| Venetian | 1 located by the main pool. |
| Palazzo | 4 hot tubs located throughout the pool deck. |
| Wynn | 2 hot tubs located on the pool deck. |
| Encore | 4 hot tubs located around the pool deck. |
Pool Deck Age/ Date of last Major Renovations
| Fontainebleau | Opening Spring 2024. |
| Resorts World | Opened Summer 2021. |
| Wynn | Opened in 2005. Annually maintained but no major refurbishments. |
| Encore | Opened in 2008. Annually maintained but no major refurbishments. |
| Venetian/Palazzo | Pool deck completed major refurbishment in 2021. Tao Beach completed refurbishment in 2023. |
Poolside Gaming
| Fontainebleau | Gaming area is located across from the main Oasis Pool. |
| Wynn | Blackjack is available at the Sunset Pool. |
| Encore, Palazzo, Venetian, Resorts World | No poolside gaming. |
Poolside Entertainment
| Fontainebleau | Bleau Isle, located in the center of the Main Pool, will be pulsing with alluring all-day beats. Promoted as a major party spot while local DJ’s supply all the pop and house hits. |
| Resorts World, Wynn,Encore, Palazzo, Venetian | No live music or DJ’s on the pool deck. |
Reward credits for pool deck spend
| Fontainebleau | Fontainebleau Rewards Tier Credits and Bleau Points are earned for eligible pool deck spend. |
| Resorts World | Genting Rewards Credits/Points are earned for pool deck spend. |
| Wynn/Encore | Wynn Rewards Tier Credits/Points are not earned for pool deck spend. |
| Venetian/Palazzo | Grazie Tier Points are earned for eligible pool deck spend. |
Poolside Massages
| Fontainebleau | Cabana massages available in the Legacy Pool Massage Cabana. |
| Resorts World | Pool deck massages are available. |
| Wynn/Encore | Pool deck massages are available. |
| Palazzo/Venetian | Poolside massage service have been discontinued. |
Conclusion
It will take time to see how much market share the new Fontainebleau Oasis Pool Deck will take from these existing prestigious hotels located closest to it. As new information becomes available this post will be updated so check back regularly for new details.
Fontainebleau Pros
- Brand new venue
- Pool deck entertainment (a pro for some pool goers)
- Resort passes available for non-guests. (a positive if you are a non-guest wanting to check it out)
Fontainebleau Cons
- May not be the most family friendly pool for those with young children
- Pool Day Pass access will increase the number of pool guests
- Adult only pool limited to LIV Beach
